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Here's Why CBS Is The Future Of Television No One Saw Coming (Except Les Moonves)
By Oriana Schwindt @schwindter
You could say it all began at the end of 2005. Media mogul Sumner Redstone, then a sprightly 82-year-old, decided to split up CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc., the two companies he had merged a mere six years before. At the time of the split, Viacom's stable of youth-aimed networks were the cool kids: Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon were the future.
More important, they were the cool kids with a two-stream business model: a virtual lock on youth-oriented TV advertising and lucrative fees from cable operators. CBS, on other hand, had the oldest audience on TV at 50 years (median) in a market that depended on advertisers that worship the 18-24 demo. The onetime "Tiffany Network" wasn't even that anymore: After Dan Rather was ousted in scandal the year before, even the crown jewel of the "CBS Evening News" was about to lose its lead for good.
CBS was, in short, an anachronism; dead weight; detritus to be sloughed off for dividend investors to allow Viacom to thrive.
What happened in the next 10 years was a stark reversal of fortunes that few could have predicted: History intervened, and the forces of business and tech realigned in CBS' favor while pushing Viacom toward obsolescence. At close of business on Thursday, Viacom was valued at $12.4 billion, half of what it was worth at the start of 2006. And CBS Corp.? $20.9 billion, up almost $2 billion.
It wasn't a fluke. And the truth going forward must be confusing to those in the habit of writing TV's obituary: Forget Viacom, forget Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Vice. Forget Netflix, BuzzFeed and Hulu. Broadcast TV is here to stay and CBS is its future.
Let me explain: At a time of near-infinite choice, CBS gathers a simultaneous nightly audience of 10.96 million, more than any other content entity anywhere. It does this not because there are three networks, or because people have to, or because someone "promoted" the video, shared it or topped it with a clicky headline. They do it because they choose CBS.
Consider further that CBS now makes $2.7 billion a year (up from zero) on fees from cable operators; yet because they're a broadcast network, and not cable, they are free to collect that money and distribute their shows elsewhere on the web.
Because of a deal it didn't do — deciding not to join NBCUniversal, Disney, and then-News Corp. in Hulu — it has been able to build up its own direct-to-consumer business with the CBS Access app. Sometime in the first three months of 2017, CBS will give All Access viewers something they can't get anywhere else: They're bringing "Star Trek" to the smaller screen, under the eye of geek god Bryan Fuller ("Hannibal," "American Gods") as showrunner.
Just like "House of Cards" transformed Netflix with exclusive content, a new "Star Trek" could give people a reason to subscribe to All Access, even if they have cable or digital rabbit ears.
While other giants of the TV business like Comcast, News Corp., Disney and Time Warner's Turner Broadcasting spent years building out and acquiring collections of cable TV channels to build leverage against distribution, CBS opted out. In the content-vs.-distribution wars of that era, collections of cable TV networks looked like a lucrative bet; not so much now as audiences drain away and the cable bundle unravels.
What's more, CBS also has its own HBO/Netflix competitor in Showtime, a rising premium cable service now distributed, much like HBO Now, via a broadband for paying cord-cutters everywhere. Hello, subscription revenue not tied to cable.
Not only did history go CBS' way, but CBS, by the moves it made and didn't make, either by happy circumstance or pure planning, seems perfectly tuned for the unbundling currently taking place.
So, how did this happen?
Hollywood's Last Showman
CBS Corp. President and CEO Leslie Moonves took over CBS at the network's lowest point, in 1995, fresh off a three-year stint as head of Warner Bros. TV, where he developed a few shows you might have heard of — "ER" and "Friends." That's right: Mr. CBS actually helped build NBC into "Must See TV."
Then, as if to prove it wasn't a fluke, he dropped some other biggies that blew it up for CBS' geriatric viewers: "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Crime Scene Investigation," "Survivor."
CBS renewed "The Big Bang Theory" for three additional seasons in 2014, since the Warner Bros.-produced comedy is one of the biggest shows on TV. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS
If Plato's cave allegory had included a network executive, it would have been Moonves: bespoke and grey-haired and gravel-voiced, as though he always has a cigar on hand; unafraid to go against the mainstream by going mainstream.
Moonves is broadcast TV's last true believer, the guy who wants his shows to appeal to as many people as possible ... and to get paid for every person watching. He got his start as an actor (really — you can catch him in a Season 4 episode of "The Six Million-Dollar Man"), and continues to be the consummate showman, whether his audience is potential advertisers, investors or reporters.
What makes Moonves so good at TV? Jason Hirschhorn, former chief digital officer at MTV and current CEO of MediaRedefined, has a compelling theory: "The reason Leslie is maybe the best programmer around is that he doesn't make shows for himself." While NBC was making clever, self-referential shows like "30 Rock" and "The Office," CBS was going big and broad.
In 2008, a streaming TV service called Hulu made a splash by offering full episodes of certain broadcast shows for free (with ads). A year later, Hulu found its more-or-less-permanent stakeholders in NBC Universal, Disney-ABC Television and 21st Century Fox, and those three companies turned Hulu into a day-after-air destination, gradually increasing the number of episodes available.
The reason CBS sat out isn't that Moonves is a Luddite. "He always wants to know what's new in the world," Hirschhorn says. "They didn't chase waves. It's not that they were hesitant; they just weren't going to jump without looking."
Quincy Smith, then CEO of CBS Interactive, the network's digital arm, convinced Moonves the future of CBS depended on stricter control of their content rights — control they'd lose if they put their shows on Hulu, which was demanding exclusivity.
"We like the ability to control our own content where and when it goes. We don't like the idea of being exclusive to Hulu," Moonves told investors during an earnings call in May 2009, closing with a rather devastating "We wish Hulu well."
Marc DeBevoise, current EVP and General Manager of CBS Digital Media for CBS Interactive, came to CBS in 2011, after serving as Starz's head of digital. DeBevoise says there's another issue with putting shows on any streaming service: No matter how hard a network tries to inform viewers where that content came from, confusion still reigns.
"Oh, I learned that the hard way at Starz," he says. Cable customers would receive a free premium channel two-for with HBO and Starz, and "everyone would misidentify our shows. They thought it was all HBO."
So DeBevoise concentrated on putting CBS' mobile house in order, releasing apps for CBS and CBS Sports. But it wasn't until DeBevoise and CBS head of research David Poltrack saw how many people were using the CBS app — and what they were watching on it — that they saw the dollar signs. An unexpected chunk of people were spending time watching classic CBS shows, including "Star Trek."
"It was close to three years ago, we really started talking about a model that allowed us to get paid the right amount for that content on the app," DeBevoise says.
There was clear interest in watching live programming, too: "We learned seven years ago we could run a live camera feed of all the rooms in 'Big Brother' and sell a subscription for that," DeBevoise says.
Poltrack began testing various iterations of a streaming service with focus groups, and almost immediately saw consumer desire for a triple-play of sorts: the ability to watch shows live, past seasons of current shows, and those classic CBS-owned series like "Taxi" and "Cheers" and the original "90210."
CBS All Access, the network's streaming service, costs $6 per month, but still carries advertising. Photo: CBS
Hello, Subscriptions
The result was CBS All Access, the $6-a-month service that does indeed include the ability to watch CBS live, thanks to deals with 125 local affiliates. (Not every market in America has this option yet, but DeBevoise says they're closing in on 90 percent coverage.)
It's also ad-supported, which means it not only puts $6 per month per subscriber in CBS Corp.'s pocket, but also brings in some advertising dollars as well — about $4 a month per customer.
"We believe in the ad-supported model, but we also believe in finding new business models as well," CBS' head of ad sales, Jo Ann Ross, says. "Now, if somebody wants to buy a digital package that's going to amplify what they do on the channel, we're able to facilitate that."
Even better for CBS, though, it's a new source of inventory for Ross to use to make up for any missed ratings guarantees on the network, rather than having to offer spots that might be more in-demand. Analysts estimate that there are around 500,000 All Access subscribers those advertisers can reach, and CBS says 66 percent of those users fall into the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic.
Of course, compared to even the audience of rapidly canceled CBS shows like midseason Jane Lynch comedy "Angel From Hell" — which got the axe after just five episodes, averaging an audience of 7 million — 500,000 seems like peanuts. But given that CBS owns just about all the content on All Access, it's as close to free money as you can get in this world.
The demand for All Access even has executives considering an ad-free tier for an extra $4 a month, bringing the total cost up to $9.99. "There's usually around 15 to 20 percent of the population that are just classic ad-avoiders," Poltrack says. Even if a minuscule portion of subscribers decide to pony up, the extra $4 makes up for any potential shortfall.
"If you're going to have an online service, particularly a television service, it can't just be what was on television," Hirschhorn says. "There has to be something specific to that service if you're going to charge an additional fee."
Too, Moonves estimates "Star Trek" will be halfway to paying for itself before it even premieres, thanks to CBS' ability to sell the show to buyers overseas. The last movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," saw a massive increase in international box office from the first of the rebooted film series that eclipsed the domestic haul. "Our international distribution guy is going crazy," Moonves boasted to investors in November 2015. "He can't wait to get out into the marketplace and sell that."
Interestingly, no one we spoke to at the network is ruling out the possibility that the new "Star Trek" may also come to the TV network at some point, though the current plan is for a big splashy one-episode premiere on CBS followed by an exclusive run on All Access.
Courting Cord-Cutters
CBS is perhaps the only broadcast network that can get away with launching a product aimed squarely at cord-cutters, and, weirdly, it's doing so while charging pay-TV companies even more for carrying CBS.
"NCIS," now in its 13th season, is the most-watched drama on broadcast television. Photo: Neil Jacobs/CBS
Whereas just a few years ago the network snagged 75 percent of its revenue from advertising, that number is down to around 55 percent now. The money isn't disappearing; it's just being made other ways. It made just over $1 billion in the last three months of 2015 selling its shows abroad and online ("We don't think Netflix is the Antichrist," Moonves has said on multiple occasions), and it makes somewhere between $2 and $3 per month per subscriber from pay-TV companies.
And unlike in the advertising arena, for those pay-TV companies, age truly is just a number; it doesn't matter as much to them that, according to ratings firm Nielsen, the median age of CBS viewers is 59. All they want is customers who'll pay their bill every month.
CBS is a little leaner than the other broadcasters, who are all flagships for cable TV empires. Fox has critical darling FX, various sports networks, and National Geographic channels; NBCUniversal had, at last count, 17 networks under its umbrella; and ABC is part of the massive Disney family that can't seem to shake stockholder fears over corporate sibling ESPN.
The cable TV portfolio strategy looked great in 2010. Today? Not so much. "The weakest part of the ecosystem is the pay-TV channels, not broadcast," says Wedbush analyst James Dix. "There are broader challenges to television that could catch up to CBS," he adds, "but being such a pure-play on the best part of television, they don't have as much exposure."
Instead of having to fear retribution from cable providers that might attempt to move other networks around its tiers, CBS can just go about its business. And business is looking pretty good. The company posted its best quarter ever on Thursday, with $3.9 billion in revenue and earnings per share of 92 cents for the last three months of 2015, hitting Wall Street's estimate square in the chest.
The numbers for that quarter don't include the mountains of ad revenue for the Super Bowl and AFC Championship Game, and since 2016 is an election year (in case you hadn't heard), the network will see an influx of political ad dollars at its local stations.
Moonves will tell anyone within earshot that, by 2020, CBS will take in $2 billion in those pay-TV fees. For pay-TV companies, all that matters is whether their customers drop their cable company for not carrying certain channels, and so they'll pay up.
Time Warner Cable learned this after going to the mat with CBS in the summer of 2013. Thanks to an exodus of customers who left after TWC let CBS go dark for a month, the cable provider lost $122 million in subscriber revenue that quarter. When Viacom tangled with cable operators Suddenlink and Cable One in 2015, incidentally, the media company found itself dropped from those systems.
The big lesson of the last 20 years seems to be that when it comes to media, you're probably best off betting with Les.
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We don't have to worry about the world's being wiped away by another flood. "Never again will everything living be destroyed by floodwaters," God told Noah.
But a flood is not the only way the world could end. Some global disasters lurking in the future are a nuclear holocaust, an agricultural crisis leading to massive starvation, the earth's being hit by an asteroid ("This is not a question of if, but of when, and how big," says Stephen Petranek, editor-in-large of the Weider History Group), the earth's coming too near to a rogue black hole (there are ten million black holes in the Milky Way), a global epidemic decimating our population, or the earth's magnetic field reversing ("Believe it or not, this happens every few hundred thousand years and we're overdue," says Petranek. "Basically, we would fry.")
The Bible also seems to predict a violent destruction of the earth sometime in the future, but the Book of Revelation describes it in more poetic terms.
"Loathsome, stinking sores erupted."
"The sea coagulated into blood, and everything in it died."
"Fire blazed from the sun and scorched men and women."
"The great Euphrates River . . . dried up to nothing."
"Lightning flashes and shouts, crashes and a colossal earthquake."[1]
When Noah was warned of disaster, God told him how to survive. What can we do now to survive the end of the world?
We can save people by space colonization. "The long-term survival of the human race is at risk as long as it is confined to a single planet," said theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking. "Sooner or later, disasters such as an asteroid collision or nuclear war could wipe us all out. But once we spread out into space and establish independent colonies, our future should be safe." The first step to space colonization—the modern equivalent of the ark—is relatively cheap and available space travel.
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sir Richard Branson are all working on commercial space flights. Virgin Galactic's first space flight was supposed to have been broadcast on NBC in 2014, but a disaster ended that. Sir Richard Branson now says, "I'd be very disappointed if we're not into space with a test flight by the end of 2017 and I'm not into space myself in 2018 and the program isn't well underway by the end of 2018."
Virgin Galactic's second SpaceShip vehicle, VSS Unity, on its first glide flight on December 3, 2016. Virgin Galactic's first SpaceShip vehicle, the VSS Enterprise, broke apart in a disastrous descent in October, 2014.
We can save plants by preserving seeds. Four hundred feet inside a sandstone mountain on Spitsbergen, an island nearly half way to the North Pole from Norway's mainland, is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Nearly 800,000 unique seed samples out of almost two million different seeds have been deposited in what amounts to a safe deposit box for local seed banks. It is the "Noah's ark of seeds," says conservationist Cary Fowler. "This is an insurance policy we know we need."
We can save animals from the destruction we're already causing them. Fifteen thousand wild lions remain in Africa, compared with two hundred thousand thirty years ago. Several kinds of bumblebees have declined substantially over the last thirty years. Orangutans are at the "brink of extinction."
Three kinds of rhinoceroses (two-horned, black, and Javan), two kinds of whales (blue and sperm), and the Asian elephant are all among the top one hundred globally endangered animals. What can we do? We can protect wildlife habitats. We can reduce the threat of invasive species. We can minimize the use of pesticides and herbicides.
Futurists and scientists encourage us to prepare for the end of the world by taking steps now to save people, save plants, and save animals.
The Bible also encourages us to prepare now for "the end of the age"—and the story of Noah and the ark is involved. We should listen carefully to what the rocks say about the past—they don't lie. And we should listen carefully to what the Bible says about the future—it doesn't lie.
Jesus made the connection between Noah and the end of the age and He told His followers how to prepare for it.
After predicting that the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed (which it was, by the Romans in AD 70) Jesus told His disciples that He would return to earth "on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory" at "the end of the age." Jesus, who calls Himself "the Son of Man," drew a parallel between the "days of Noah" and "the end of the age," making the point that no one will know when He will come back to earth:
No one knows, however, when that day and hour will come. . . . The coming of the Son of Man will be like what happened in the time of Noah. In the days before the flood people ate and drank, men and women married, up to the very day Noah went into the boat; yet they did not realize what was happening until the flood came and swept them all away. That is how it will be when the Son of Man comes. . . . Watch out, then, because you do not know what day your Lord will come. . . . You also must always be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him.[2]
Noah spent sixty to eighty years building the ark, all the time urging people to change their violent, immoral, corrupt, and lawless ways because God was going to send destruction. No one outside of his family believed him. They went on doing what they always did—eating, drinking, marrying, and carrying on with life, oblivious to the coming Flood. It will be like that, Jesus said, just before "the coming of the Son of Man."
After watching Noah for so many years without anything happening, the people grew tired of listening to his warnings and ignored him. They probably thought he was an eccentric nut.
The Apostle Peter also mentioned the Flood in a letter he wrote when he explained what it will be like just before the future coming of Jesus:
You need to know that in the last days, mockers are going to have a heyday. . . . "So what's happened to the promise of his Coming? Our ancestors are dead and buried, and everything's going on just as it has from the first day of creation. Nothing's changed."
They conveniently forget that long ago all the galaxies and this very planet were brought into existence out of watery chaos by God's word. Then God's word brought the chaos back in a flood that destroyed the world. The current galaxies and earth are fuel for the final fire. God is poised, ready to speak his word again, ready to give the signal for the judgment and destruction of the desecrating skeptics.[3]
It's not a pretty picture, but neither was Noah's Flood, as Darren Aronofsky's film shows.
Noah's secret on how to survive the end of the world is to watch, be ready, and choose now which side you are on. Who you will believe and serve? Popular author C.S. Lewis explains,
Christians think [Jesus] is going to land in force; we do not know when. But we can guess why He is delaying. He wants to give us the chance of joining His side freely. ... When that happens, it is the end of the world. When the author walks on to the stage the play is over. God is going to invade, all right, but . . . this time it will be God without disguise; something so overwhelming that it will strike either irresistible love or irresistible horror into every creature. It will be too late then to choose your side. ...It will be the time when we discover which side we really have chosen, whether we realized it before or not. Now, today, this moment, is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It will not last forever. We must take it or leave it.[4]
As Joshua, a leader of the Israelites, said, "Choose this day whom you will serve." Be ready for the end of the age.
"Yes indeed! I am coming soon!" said Jesus at the very end of the Bible. "So be it. Come, Lord Jesus! May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with everyone."[5]
[1] Revelation 16:2-21, The Message.
[2] Matthew 24:36-44, GNT.
[3] II Peter 3:3-7, The Message.
[4] C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, (New York: HarperOne, 1952), 65.
[5] Revelation 22:20-21, GNT.
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A blog post is something I've been toying with for some time, but I just didn't have the content. Over the last 2 and a half years, my little business kicked it off with some great accolades… Best Website 2016 for the music. simply. site at the Qld Music Design Awards, speaking at a MIIO connect night, winning the opportunity to exhibit at the Click Digital Expo (Brisbane) in Nov of 2016, and gaining the support of friends and local musicians around the coast. Turn the 2017 calendar page and I had pumped out around 15 websites for friends, musos and some small businesses. Then I learnt a major lesson! My passion for starting this business was to help musicians get online. I had been organically pulled into the business growth vortex where I was looking for more clients, and those clients (small businesses) didn't fill the need I was seeking: My original reason for starting this project… Helping musos get online at an affordable cost. Some of my completed sites just weren't hitting the personal fulfillment button!
Facebook and Insta, Spotify, Unearthed etc etc, are all well and good for putting your music out in the internet universe however…. we gotta remember one thing. Social media platforms are there own businesses at the end of the day, and if the coins aren't filling pockets, they will adapt and change their algorithms to benefit the shareholders. Where does that leave you? Remember myspace? Well I'm old enough to do so, and when that went down, it did so spectacularly. Time will tell how bullet-proof the current platforms we've grown to know and love will be. But… the old adage of holding all your eggs in a basket, means a hell of a lot in this day and age (online of course). HAVE YOUR OWN SPACE ONLINE! I can't stress it enough. Use the platforms listed above to drive traffic to your hub (your website), and by all means grow your fanbase and announce your tours, events, and local gigs as much as possible on social media. But mark my words, one day (and it has changed a lot in a short 3 years) you will be a slave to the FB or Insta-like platforms if you don't have your own website. I'll say it again for good measure… HAVE YOUR OWN SPACE ONLINE!
Thanks for reading my first (long time coming) post and by all means feel free to check out my live sites, clients I've helped (and how) and more on my clients page.


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The Catch Lufkin Will Open Soon, Let's Go Inside & Get the Scoop
Danny Merrell Published: December 8, 2021
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A few years ago I was in Tyler visiting a friend and he took me to a restaurant called The Catch. I was blown away by the extensive menu that included everything from snow crab legs to oysters to gumbo and a wide array of fried, grilled and blackened dishes.
I wish I could have had one of everything, but I just went basic and had the catfish and shrimp basket. IT WAS FANTASTIC!! Unfortunately, I've never had the opportunity to go back. That's why my ears perked up several months ago when I heard that The Catch would be opening in the old 'Pie Five' location at 4415 South Medford in Lufkin, that's next door to Ulta.
At first I heard a November opening was scheduled, and then December, but still the doors remained closed. So I decided to ask the management of the restaurant for all the details. I was able to contact Scott Nordon, owner of The Catch and creator of the concept.
Nordon along with his business partner, Robert Means, are the driving force of The Catch. The Catch is a family-owned business based in Tyler. They opened their first one in Tyler in November 2016 and their second in Longview 2017. Nordon has a culinary background and over 30 years of restaurant experience. The Catch is being opened with their managing partner, Manny Callejas. Nordon and Callejas have opened more than 8 different restaurants in the last 5 years
The Catch is basically coastal seafood. You'll notice it's a melting pot of Cajun and Louisiana influences, but mainly the food selection and preparation is influenced from all the coastal states.
As far as their menu selections go, get ready to take a while to go through it all...and it's all so tasty, but do make it a point to try their gumbo. It is absolutely amazing.
Their menu items include red beans and rice, cheese grits, fried green tomatoes, fried shrimp and oysters, fried crawfish, boiled crawfish (in season), homemade banana pudding, key lime pie, fried pickles, and I would be here typing for days, so here's a link to look at their menu.
According to Nordon, the premise for The Catch is simple - Great food made right, great guest service and a clean, friendly environment. He goes on to say that Lufkin is seen as a growing market full of good folks who are very warm and welcoming, and that's why his team decided to open up a store here.
For now, the timeline is to open The Catch Lufkin during the first week of January. If all goes to plan, they plan to start hiring in the next week or two. We will pass along on our KICKS Facebook Page when the hiring process starts. When a firm date is set for the grand opening, we'll be sure to pass that along as well.
The Catch in Lufkin Will Be Opening Soon
The Catch will be opening just after the New Year in Lufkin. It is located next to Ulta just off the South Loop. The Catch features coastal seafood - It's a Melting pot of Cajun and Louisiana influences, and you've got to try their amazing gumbo. Here's a look at some of their food items as well as a look at their progress inside the store.
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Hitchin sheltered scheme approved for former Minsden care home
PUBLISHED: 08:24 26 May 2018
An artist's impression of how the new sheltered housing scheme in Hitchin will look. Picture: Churchill Retirement Living
A Hitchin care home that was earmarked for housing is now to become retirement flats instead, after conditional planning permission was granted.
Minsden, a care home off Wratten Road West, closed in 2015. North Herts District Council granted outline planning permission in 2016 for it to become 11 homes, but has now approved a plan for it to become a sheltered scheme of 53 apartments.
Minsden sits alongside the A602 Park Way and next to the Girton Court sheltered scheme, run by North Hertfordshire Homes.
The Churchill Retirement Living project will see Minsden and neighbouring Sheridan House demolished to make way for the new three-storey complex, which will include communal facilities and 26 parking spaces.
Andrew Burgess from Churchill Retirement Living said: "This is very positive news for Hitchin. I would like to thank everyone who has helped towards achieving this result, and commend North Herts District Council planning department for their collaborative approach and professionalism in the way this planning application was handled.
"We believe there is a compelling overall housing need in the local area, and helping older people to downsize will free up more family housing for younger people in and around the town."
There were 16 objections against the plan from neighbours living in Russell's Slip, just west of the site – who said the plan presented road safety issues, did not include enough car parking, would have too great a visual impact and should be scaled back to the 36-flat scheme originally proposed by Churchill.
Churchill Retirement Living leafleted about 480 neighbours and 20 businesses about the plan last year, with four responses – two in favour, one undecided and one objecting. The objectors from Russell's Slip told the district council they had not been consulted at that stage.
The planning statement from Churchill Retirement Living, approved by the district council says the parking space ratio of 0.49 is significantly higher than the ratio of 0.32 normally provided by the firm, and that the site's central location would reduce reliance on private cars.
Churchill Retirement Living, based in Hampshire, is behind Astonia Lodge in Stevenage. It is also seeking planning permission for a scheme in Royston's Mill Road.
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La Parigi-Roubaix 1988, ottantaseiesima edizione della corsa, fu disputata il 10 aprile 1988, per un percorso totale di 266 km. Fu vinta dal belga Dirk Demol, giunto al traguardo con il tempo di 6h34'18" alla media di 40,47 km/h.

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Listen to Riccardo Patrese discuss the wins, pranks and fallouts from his F1 career on the latest Beyond The Grid
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Anyone who watched F1 in the Eighties and Nineties will be familiar with the name Riccardo Patrese, the race-winning Italian whose career took him to such teams as Williams, Benetton and Brabham.
This week on F1 podcast Beyond The Grid, Patrese looks back on an epic spell in Formula 1, which began in the late Seventies, in the era of Hunt, Lauda and Andretti, and came to an end some 256 races later in the era of Senna and Schumacher, by which time he'd become the most successful Italian racer since double world champion Alberto Ascari.
In conversation with host Tom Clarkson, Patrese relates some wonderful anecdotes spanning the breadth of his 17-season career, including on his famous Monaco win in 1982 (the race nobody wanted to win!), the time he was pranked by Nelson Piquet, a poignant recollection of the late Elio de Angelis, the inside story on his falling out with James Hunt, and much more.
You can listen to the full show in the player above, or via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast app.
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One day I'll write a post about all the things I meant to do, but didn't. It would be rather extensive. Each week goes by and ideas get left by the wayside. Things I meant to do but never got round to. Places I meant to go, meals I meant to cook, presents I meant to buy. The list would be long.
However, I could equally write an extensive piece about all the spontaneous things that happened instead. All the random trips out, the things I bought on impulse and the times something unexpected happened and we ran with it.
They say that life is what happens while you're busy making plans.


Happy New Year to all my followers! Thanks for your interest in my blog.
So how is the road unfolding? Any plans or is OH home for the foreseeable future? You are welcome in VA anytime!! Happy New Year!
Not unfolding. In Fl with Mom but will be back in Ohio for the foreseeable future. Thanks for the Open Door!


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Notably, the other conservative justices, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch did not join Kavanaugh's dissent, suggesting they may not have agreed entirely with his reasoning.
Kavanaugh argues that since the Louisiana law has a 45-day grace period, then if doctors who perform abortions could get admitting privileges at a hospital then there was no "undue burden" on women.
Although the Supreme Court struck down the Texas law three years ago, the makeup of the court has changed significantly since that time.
Kavanaugh's opinion might at some point be seen as a compromise. The other four judges are members of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which had refused to put the law on hold.
Catherine Glenn Foster, president of Americans United for Life, said her organization "is disappointed that a bare majority of [justices] continued to stay the enforcement of a commonsense safety measure that will protect Louisiana's women from substandard abortion practitioners".
Collins' office countered such criticism Friday by noting that Democrats responded with "near total silence" after Kavanaugh provided the decisive vote in Planned Parenthood's favor in a December Supreme Court ruling. He said those doctors would need to make a "good faith effort" to demonstrate that the law hinders abortion access.
In cases on what has been called the court's "shadow docket", those in the majority typically do not provide detailed reasoning for why they granted or denied the requests.
Louisiana abortion providers and a district judge who initially heard the case said one or maybe two of the state's three abortion clinics would have to close under the new law. "And if so, then the new law would not impose an undue burden for purposes of" Supreme Court precedent, he wrote. But abortion rights groups who opposed his nomination took it as confirmation that he is hostile to the right to abortion established in Roe v. Wade. He is, by most measures, a very conservative justice, but he seems determined to keep the court from moving too far right too fast and being perceived as just another forum for partisan politics in Washington. "His decision in the Louisiana case proves us correct".
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In its March 7/14 issue, the Nation Magazine featured a piece by Stephane Hessel, a former French Resistance fighter against the Nazis. Hessel, who is 93, is a publishing sensation in France. His book, Indignez-vous!, has topped bestseller lists in France. When initially published in France in October 2010, it had a first run of 6000 copies. By the end of 2010, 600.000 copies had been sold.
During World War II, Hessel, who had been living in London, parachuted into occupied France in advance of the Allied invasion in 1944 to organize Resistance networks. He was captured by the Nazis, tortured and sent to Buchenwald and Dora concentration camps. He narrowly escaped death by switching identities with another prisoner who was dying of typhus. After a failed escape attempt at Dora and barely escaping hanging, he did escape the Nazis when he was being transported to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
After the war, Hessel became a diplomat. He played an important role, along with Eleanor Roosevelt, in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 2004, he won the Council of Europe's North-South Prize. More recently, in 2006, he achieved the rank of Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor and in 2008 he won the UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights. On February 21,2008, Hessel publicly denounced the French government for failure to comply with Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and called on the government of the French Republic to make funds available to provide housing for the homeless. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states:
"Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care, and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control."
I also wanted to mention Article 22 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which appears to be a favorite of Hessel's:
"Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international cooperation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social, and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality."
Hessel's book is now available in the United States and I highly recommend it. The book is a call to action both to protect human rights and to address the widening gap between rich and poor. In this blog entry, I will quote generously from it. I would note that Indignez-vous! is particularly addressed to young people.
Hessel believes that the values and principles which animated the French Resistance over 60 years ago are needed more than ever now. I must admit I did not appreciate the values of that movement. I mostly assumed it was a military effort. Hessel makes clear that the program and values of the French Resistance were the basis for Free France after the war.
Among other things, the Resistance proposed "a rational organization of the economy to guarantee that individual interests be subordinated to the public interest, one free of a dictatorship of established professionals in the image of the fascist state." The French Resistance supported a strong social safety net. They favored "a comprehensive social security plan, to guarantee all citizens a means of livelihood in every case where they are unable to get it by working" and "retirement that allows older workers to end their lives with dignity".
The Resistance favored "establishing a true economic and social democracy, which entails removing large scale economic and financial feudalism from the management of the economy". It also favored a fair division of wealth created by the world of labor over the power of money. The Resistance strongly advocated a free press.
Hessel is quite upset with current deficit-cutting efforts and I suspect he would be equally critical of these efforts in France and the United States. He points out that at the time of Liberation at the end of World War II, Europe lay in ruins. How, he asks, can the money needed to continue and extend social programs be lacking now, when wealth has grown so enormously? As he says,
"It can only be because the power of money, which the Resistance fought against so hard, has never been as great and selfish and shameless as it is now, with its servants in the very highest circles of government."
Hessel says that the motivation which underlay the French Resistance was outrage at fascism and the Nazis. He speaks up for intelligent outrage.
"The worst possible outlook is indifference that says, "I can't do anything about it; I'll just get by." Behaving like that deprives you of one of the essentials of being human: the capacity and the freedom to feel outraged. That freedom is indispensable, as is the political involvement which goes with it."
In the book, Hessel says that his life has provided a steady succession of reasons for outrage. He criticizes the European treatment of immigrants and illegal aliens. He particularly criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza. He says it is imperative to read Justice Richard Goldstone's report of September 2009 on Gaza. Justice Goldstone, a Jewish South African judge, led a fact-finding mission for the United Nations.
Hessel argues that the future belongs to non-violence. "The message of a Nelson Mandela, a Martin Luther King Jr. is just as relevant in a world that has moved beyond victorious totalitarianism and the cold war confrontation of ideologies."
As we seek honorable traditions to emulate, what more noble tradition than the example of the French Resistance. On March 8, 2004, on the 60th anniversary of the Program of the National Council of the Resistance, a number of veterans of the French Resistance from 1940 to 1945 addressed an Appeal to the young generation.
"Nazism was defeated, thanks to the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters of the Resistance and of the United Nations against fascist barbarity. But the menace has not completely disappeared, and our outrage at injustice remains intact to this day."
I will give the last words to Hessel:
"…we continue to call for a true peaceful uprising against the means of mass communication that offers nothing but mass consumption as a prospect for our youth, contempt for the least powerful in society and for culture, general amnesia and the outrageous competition of all against all.
To you who will create the twenty-first century, we say from the bottom of our hearts,
TO CREATE IS TO RESIST
TO RESIST IS TO CREATE"
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Summer season is finally upon us and that means it's time for you to hit the gym and in style. Activewear exists for a reason; it's to make you look your stylish best even when you're working out. While you may think there's no point in giving fashion any priority when you head to the gym, we suggest you think again. The better you look, the better you'll feel and the advantage with activewear is that not only does it look uber chic but it also happens to be rather comfortable. So, if you're getting the option of staying comfy and looking trendy while you workout, why not give it a try? Well, here are a few activewear trends you should follow if you want to look super stylish heading to the gym this season.
Remember how neon colours turned into this huge rage last year? Well, looks like they're actually here to stay and we for one are really glad about it. Neon colours add an instant pop and glam to your look so try to incorporate some neon colours into your attire. So say if you're wearing white gym pants, you could throw on a pink neon tank top.
These were a huge trend back in the '80s and looks like they've finally made their return now. Activewear cycling shorts are slightly longer than normal ones and are a lot more comfortable. They make for the perfect bottom wear to don to the gym because they stay in place throughout and ensure you don't end up with a wardrobe malfunction.
Talking about fashion, maybe it's time you started experimenting with prints too. Why only stick to monochrome outfits or colours when you head to the gym? Try floral prints, geometric prints and anything that you think will look good on you. Plan your outfit accordingly. So, if you're wearing printed pants, team them with a top in a solid colour.
The sneaker trend took the fashion industry by storm last year, and let's just say we spotted a number of Bollywood divas who had embraced this trend wholeheartedly. Sneakers don't just look super stylish, they're also super comfy. So, we suggest you go invest in a quality pair of white sneakers to team with your fabulous attire.


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Q: Facebook iOS SDK 'one-time' authorization I want to give users of my iPhone app the option to publish a story to their Facebook walls. Does this require that the user be presented with a sign on screen, and then a second screen authorizing the wall post or can these two screens be somehow combined into 1?

A: The sign on screen will let user key in his credentials and thus allowing your application to access the information. You might like to read Extended Permissions for Facebook API for iphone.
You will need to open a dialog box right after he logs in to allow your application to access.modify content on his profile (like publishing a story). I am afraid If these two screens can be combined into one.
You can also refer to http://www.capturetheconversation.com/technology/iphone-facebook-oauth-2-0-and-the-graph-api-a-tutorial-part-2

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We visited at the weekend to look at a used car. We tried to get details about the car before traveling the hour+ journey and it was like pulling teeth to get any information. When we arrived the salesman started talking to my fella and completely ignoring me. He only started talking to me when he was informed that the car would be for me. Then, he asked me what I would be using the car for! He hadn't asked my other half what he would use his car for. Not impressed. As all this was going on he was looking at his mobile all the time. In the back of the car on the test drive he was on his phone pretty much the whole time. He wouldn't not budge on the price of the car - apparently Evans Halshaw is the only car dealer in the country that doesn't haggle. The car was in a state inside - outside not too bad, although the door had been resprayed. The boot was also in a state. But still, he would not budge on price. He said he'd get the boot put right but nothing else, then said his manager had said they wouldn't do the boot. He then left us at the desk for nearly 15 minutes, having only gone to get the 3 month warranty details. We walked out in disgust and he then rang saying he'd been trying to get the (invisible) manager to reduce the price. Having been told many times while we there that the manager won't reduce anything, we're more inclined to think he was having to explain to his manager why we wouldn't pay £500 for a warranty to cover us "in case the engine blew up" - his exact words! We've now received two silent calls since our visit. Wouldn't trust this bunch of muppets as far a I could throw them, let alone buy a car from them - ever.
Evans Halshaw, Mansfield, East Midlands
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Winnipeg Jets see bright future after disappointing 2016-17 season
Jets have hope after disappointing season
Apr. 9, 2017 10:00 a.m.
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets know what went right, and what went wrong, in their 2016-17 season.
Talented young players and the ability to score goals were the bright spots. Inconsistent defence, goaltending and plenty of injuries hurt. But as the players cleaned out their lockers Sunday after missing the NHL playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons, they were collectively optimistic about the future.
"I don't see many teams more talented than we are right now," captain Blake Wheeler said. "We definitely have our flaws and some holes we could fill in, but on a night-in, night-out basis, with a young team like that, I never thought we were over-matched."
The Jets finished the season setting a franchise record with a seven-game win streak. Their 87 points (40-36-7) was the second highest since the team relocated from Atlanta in 2011.
"We score enough goals and we won quite a few games, but it's those losses and those goals against that are the biggest thing," centre Bryan Little said. "We've got to get better defensively, I think is the main concern. I don't think this team is ever going to have a problem getting offence and scoring goals. We just need to be better defensively and work on keeping the puck out of the net."
Winnipeg's 249 goals for were in the league's upper level, but so were its 256 goals against and the 355 man games it lost to injuries.
Four players collected more than 60 points. Mark Scheifele led with a career-high 82, Wheeler had 74 and sophomore winger Nikolaj Ehlers and rookie sensation Patrik Laine each tallied 64.
Laine led the team with 36 goals (including three hat tricks), while rookie defenceman Josh Morrissey was steady and one of four Jets to play all 82 games.
Third-year forward Adam Lowry commended Laine for handling the intense spotlight from NHL and Finnish media.
"They're kind of pitting you against another guy, him and (Toronto rookie Auston) Matthews it seemed like all year. They want the storylines," Lowry said. "I think he did a great job."
Winnipeg's goaltending situation will be scrutinized in the off-season.
Veteran netminder Ondrej Pavelec was sent down to the AHL Manitoba Moose after training camp, leaving sophomore Connor Hellebuyck (26-19-4) backed up by third-year Michael Hutchinson (9-12-3).
Pavelec was called up in January and played eight games, but then was injured and never returned. It's expected he won't be in the team's plans for next season as he and forwards Paul Postma and Chris Thorburn are the club's pending unrestricted free agents.
Veteran forward Mathieu Perreault described the team's goaltending as "a bit of a struggle."
"There's no team making the playoffs that isn't getting saves, so we are going to definitely need some saves, too," Perreault said.
Hellebuyck said he'll work on his consistency in the off-season and doesn't mind if the team brings in some competition for crease time.
"Competition's good, it drives us to be better," the 23-year-old said. "I'm a team player, so if it helps the team, it helps the team and I'm happy."
The season also began with defenceman Jacob Trouba missing the first 15 games in a contract impasse. He signed a $6-million, two-year bridge deal and returned to post a career-high 33 points, including eight goals, in 60 games.
When asked if he would consider signing a long-term extension in the off-season, he replied he'd talk it over with his agent and Jets management.
"It's not a super pressing issue, I don't think," Trouba said. "I've just got to play out next year and see where it goes."
Some Jets will compete in May's world championship in France and Germany.
Hellebuyck says he'll represent the United States, Scheifele will be there for Canada and Ehlers with Denmark. Laine may take a pass to rest. He played in last year's world championships and World Cup, then 73 NHL games and the all-star game. He missed eight because of a concussion and one from illness.
But fans will be happy to hear he plans to improve his strength and speed in the off-season.
"It's easier to play when you're faster and you can create more space for yourself," Laine said. "Hopefully, (I) score some more goals and help my team to win more (next season).
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Members of the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (NUBIFIE) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the unlawful detention of their National President, Danjuma Musa.
In a statement made available to National Daily and signed by its General Secretary, Muhammed Sheik, it described the allegation of N30 million fraud leveled against the National President as outright falsehood.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Muhammed Sheikh, said the union's president has remained incommunicado since he was taken away by some SARS members to Area F Police Station on May 11.
He therefore advised the general public to withdraw their money from banks as from this week, noting that the union in protest will ensure all banks are closed if Danjuma Musa is not released in good condition of health.
He, however, said the union members would made a peaceful protest to Area F Police Station at Ikeja to request for the release of their President.


TLDR: Hiked with my parents, had questionable weather, mom attacked by a dog, made the weekend fun anyway.
This weekend, my dad and I decided to meet up in Ashford and do a few hikes near Mount Rainier National Park. We ended up convincing my mom to join too, and we rented a very cute Airbnb about ten minutes away from the Paradise side entrance. The plan was to hike High Rock and either Comet Falls or Pinnacle Saddle on Saturday, then drive through Mount Rainier National Park on Sunday and stop at various viewpoints on the way to and from Paradise Inn. Of course, things don't always (ever?) go the way you plan.
The forecast said clear(ish) skies yesterday, so I made plans to check off a bucket list hike: Mount Pilchuck. Of course, this meant that the morning was full of cloudy skies and heavy rain. Despite being of the big names out here in the Pacific Northwest, Mount Pilchuck is far enough away from the city that it isn't always overcrowded on the trail. The hike is less than 3 miles up, but comes with an elevation gain of almost 2500 feet and it has some of the most unique footpaths of any hike I've done so far.
The first five miles to the parking lot are very potholed and took a fair amount of maneuvering, although I'm sure a low clearance vehicle would be able to (slowly) make the drive up to the top. The last couple of miles are very well-paved and lead up to the gravel parking lot–there were only a handful of cars when we arrived around 8:30am.
Other things to note: This parking lot requires a Northwest Forest Pass, and it should be noted that there are no day passes available at the trailhead. The vault toilet at the parking lot is so clean!
Here are some pictures from Ensign Peak, the very short 0.8-mile round trip hike up to the famous hill where Brigham Young and his crew surveyed the valley and made a plan for the city. From our Airbnb downtown, it was only about $8 to take a Lyft to the trailhead in a very residential neighborhood. It's only a 350-foot elevation gain to the top, but since the trail starts at over 5000 feet elevation, you get pretty spectacular views of the valley below. Although there were quite a few people on the trail and enjoying the views from the top, it wasn't overly crowded. It was a perfect place to see the sunset (and, had we stayed a couple more hours, I'm sure it would have been a great place to see the stars).
Last weekend, I was able to spend the weekend in a tiny house with some great people near Leavenworth, WA. I won't go too much in depth about tiny houses, but here are a couple of pictures!
I decided to try Meetup for the first time following my last (failed) attempt, when I ended up on the wrong hike. This time, I was going with a small group down to Beacon Rock State Park on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. From our meeting point (transit parking at Tacoma's Discount World), it took us about 3 hours to the trailhead parking lot. When we arrived around 9:30am, the first parking lot was already full. Luckily, there is a second, larger parking lot 0.1 miles up the hill from the first and we found many open spaces there. The road is well-paved and the parking lots are easy to access (and both have restrooms). Discover Passes are required to park in either of the two lots available near the start of the trail.
The start of the trail is wide and flat, and for about a mile it's a very easy jaunt up to the turnoff for Hardy Falls. The trail down to the falls is steep and unfortunately, the falls were only a trickle this weekend–they might have been more impressive a month or so ago. Once back on the main trail, it's a short distance to Rodney Falls and Pool of the Winds, which were much more unique. The Pool of the Winds (pictured here) requires you to climb up a rocky area at the fork, and there are guardrails for safety along the side of the edge. I saw several hikers debating whether or not they wanted to take the detour, and I made sure to let them know it was worth it (and that it was short!).
I haven't had a lot of time to hike over the past few months, so when a long weekend came around, I was more than a little excited to hit the trails. Since I was hiking this one alone, I decided to do a hike with fairly steady foot traffic and went with Ira Spring Trail, an out-and-back trek along the I-90 corridor. Recent trip reports indicated that I could leave my microspikes behind, and so I packed my bag with the usual: first aid kit/survival tools, an extra layer, water, snacks and my camera. I met a friend for breakfast before driving out to the Ira Spring trailhead, so I didn't end up getting to the lot until after 10AM. A big thanks to all the people who worked on the road leading up to the trailhead–there were hardly any potholes, and it was a pretty smooth drive all the way up. There were already too many cars in the lot, so I parked 0.3 miles up from the trailhead on the left/drop off side of the gravel road.
The trail from the parking lot starts off very flat and wide, an easy walk for over a mile. Almost a mile in, I crossed this waterfall, which apparently used to be a creek crossing before they built the bridge in the picture below. Had the bridge not been constructed, I doubt I would have attempted to cross on my own. Around 1.5 miles in, there's a clear trail leading up where the "real" hiking begins. I was unprepared for the trail to be as relentlessly steep as it turned out to be! It actually reminded me of Mailbox Old Trail, albeit much more maintained. I leapfrogged with several groups of hikers on my way up, and many faster parties passed me on the long incline.
Over a year ago, I hiked Teneriffe Falls for the first time and promised I would hike it again. Since my dad was visiting this past weekend, I decided to share with him one of my favorite waterfall hikes in Washington. Last week's weather was such a nice reprieve from the dreary spring we've had so far, and my hopes were high that the forecast would be wrong about the weekend (it wasn't). Luckily for us, we came prepared with layers and raincoats and arrived at the trailhead by 9:30am, where there were only around 10 cars. The new parking lot is one of the nicest I've seen, and has completely replaced the old lot, which has since been closed to the public.
Spring is here! I admit I've allowed an insane amount of time to pass without going out and hiking, but in my defense I haven't had a free weekend in what seems like forever. Between skiing, going home to Oregon, catching up with friends, hosting family, and seeing the Olympics in Korea, I have been much too busy to hike over the past few months. Luckily, on my trip down to see my sister in California, we were able to squeeze in a trek up to Bishop Peak. While the out-and-back hike is only 3.4 miles long, it is quite steep and the peak is the tallest of San Luis Obispo's Nine Sisters.
We started from the Foothill side of the peak, where we parked in a small dirt lot on the side of the road. A huge difference between hiking in the PNW and hiking Bishop Peak was that there were almost no trees. While we had a little shade closer to the middle and end of the trail, the California Oaks were significantly smaller and sparser than I am used to seeing on my hikes. We could see the top of the peak from the start of the hike, and made our way up the initial clearing and eventual switchbacks. The dry dirt path made it easy to slip, and I was amazed to see one brave hiker going barefoot down the trail.
This weekend, I finally made it out for a much-needed hike up Little Si. This was my second time doing this particular hike, and it hasn't disappointed yet! I chose Little Si for a few reasons: it's relatively short (coming in at a little under 5 miles round trip), the incline is enough to feel like a workout, and all the recent reports indicated the hike was still snow-free. We arrived at the trailhead around 9 AM and managed to snag one of the last 4-5 parking spots in the small, paved lot at the start of the trail (Note: this lot requires a Discover Pass, and the restrooms at the trailhead are still operational). The first section of this hike is steep, but is short and doable even for those somewhat new to hiking. Once the trail evens out, it's an easy walk through dense forest and huge boulders.
We had a steady drizzle for the first hour or so, but the trees provided enough cover that we hardly needed our hoods. Luckily enough, the weather cleared up by the time we reached the end of the trail—the views at both the viewpoints were well-worth the last steep push. There were only a few other people when we arrived at the top, where we stopped to take pictures and eat. We didn't use trekking poles on the way down, but for anyone who has issues with their hips or knees, I would highly recommend bringing them. We saw many more hikers on our way back to the parking lot, and when we got back to the trailhead around 11:30 AM, and the lot was completely full—it's a popular all-season trail!


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Luke-ing the Beast in the Eye: A dark, unhappy Christmas
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By Luke Tamborinyoka On Dec 23, 2022 Last updated Dec 28, 2022 38,450
Luke Tamborinyoka is a citizen and a deputy Presidential Affairs champion in the Citizens Coalition for Change led by the citizens ' Champion-in-Chief , Advocate Nelson Chamisa.
In 48 hours time, we are supposed to be celebrating Christmas Day, that timeless festivity that marks the birthday of the son of Man. In years gone by, Christmas was truly associated with happiness, camaraderie and merry-making.
But the Zanu PF regime, more specifically the current Emmerson Mnangagwa regime, has conspired to plunge the whole nation into darkness by dint of the current power shortages. It is literally and metaphorically a dark holiday, an unhappy festive season given the national sadness across the whole country due to the untenable economic situation.
With no electricity and no money in the pocket for the majority of Zimbabweans, it is certainly a dark Christmas, both in the literal and figurative sense.
In the early 1980s and 1990s, when Christmas was still Christmas, we all looked forward to the festive season and to this great day with high expectations. In my home area in Shumba ward in Domboshava, we would troop to Nyaure shops to order dozens of bread at Mai Zvondai's shop for the Christmas holidays.
On the actual day, we would enjoy and eat to our fill the pieces of bread that had sumptuous spreads of Buttercup margarine on the one side and Sun Jam on the other. Oh yes, we would use proceeds from the sale of mazhanje fruits to buy T-shirts and striped jeans, or one would simply buy a pair of what was then called "Adidas shorts" for Christmas.
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After thoroughly smoothening our cracked feet ( kukwesha man'a ) at Nyaruvangwe river, we would troop to the shops: kwaMunyanyi , kwaBanga , or kwaGurumombe for the bottle of Coca-Cola or Fanta that marked the ultimate Christmas treat for us as kids. Those with more money and energy would proceed to Denda growth point or to Chirodzero shopping centre, known as paShowground , for more happiness. We would listen and dance to music that was played on vinyl, then known as " marecords ."
While wildly gyrating our waists in the common Zimbabwean dance known as kongonya , with our eyes closed and hands firmly clutching the backs of our heads, we danced to Jonah Moyo and Devera Ngwena Jazz Band's " Barbra ", Safirio Madzikatire's timeless lyrics in KwaHunyani as well as Paul Matavire's Dhindindi Full Time or Dhiabhorosi Nyoka. It could even be John Chibadura's Mudiwa Janet or the indefatigable Leonard Dembo's Chitekete . . Music was still music then as artistes produced sound by strumming their guitars and not downloading the beat from the internet.
Thoroughly exhausted and with the lyrics still echoeing in our ears, we would reluctantly go back home early evening to collect the cattle from places such as Chikomo Chemunhu , Kakomo Karefu or kwaMubvumi. My kinsmen in my rural hood know these places. In the evening, we would enjoy the ultimate dish—the road runner chicken which was rarely served to us those days.. The happinesss, joy, exploits and experiences on Christmas day would be savoured for the whole of the following year.
But today, Christmas as we knew it has vanished. Zanu PF has bred the phenomenon of a dark Christmas. The camaraderie and glitter of Christmas is gone. Thanks to Zanu PF.
Earlier this year in April, Zimbabwe was named one of the most unhappy nations on Earth. Yes, our unhappiness has acquired a global status, and the same unhappiness has now accosted us to this dark Christmas of 2022.
This dark and sad Christmas has become the orgasm to a long spell of sadness that has been with us for the whole year. Today, I republish the piece that carries the theme of unhappiness; nay the sadness that has accompanied us to this very dark and unhappy Christmas:
Zimbabwe : An extremely unhappy nation ( Republished )
Like every other people, Zimbabweans aspire for happiness. Common names in every other family in this country include Farai, Thabani, Thabiso, Njabulo, Jabulani, Rufaro, Lovejoy, Everjoy, Mufaro, Tafadzwa, Tafara, Happiness and Smiling.
All these names denote a yearning for joy and happiness that is inherently ingrained in the citizens of this country. In fact, in other countries, the pursuit of happiness is a rallying call that unites all citizens.
Zimbabweans are almost united on the sentiment that the era of the inclusive government managed to engender some semblance of happiness in this our troubled land.The song " Dollar for two Yakauya naTsvangirai " when Zimbabweans chorused that it was Morgan Tsvangirai who made basic services affordable is testimony to how Zimbabweans remember with nostalgia how the competent hand of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his then new team in government brought some respite in their despondent lives.
In the final analysis, when happiness engulfs a country and its people, the happiness goes beyond the kitchen where affordable food is cooked and prepared. It spreads and permeates to all the other rooms and realms to spawn an unprecedented era of both production and reproduction. Yes, when it becomes too much, as it did during the era of the inclusive government, the happiness finds its way into the bedroom, that hallowed space of joy and unbridled ecstasy!
In my own immediate family, we last saw sets of twins during that happy era of the inclusive government when the national joy spawned by Morgan Tsvangirai and the combined MDC in government found its way in people's bedrooms.That is when Tinotenda and Tinovonga as well as Angela and Angel were added into the family.
But that period of national happiness is now a long gone era. All we can do now is to reminisce.
Happiness is more than sensual pleasure. It is a state of the mind. Today, the country is saddled with huge challenges and the lot of Zimbabweans are an unhappy people.
It therefore came as no surprise last week when Zimbabwe was ranked number 145 out of 146 on the happiness index, only above Afghanistan. The World Happiness Index Survey was done by Gallup poll ahead of the UN-designated International Day of World Happiness.
As a concept, happiness is multi-dimensional but the pollsters looked at several categories including gross domestic per capita, social safety nets, life expectancy, freedom to make choices, generosity of the population and perception of internal and external corruption levels, among other factors.
Students of political science will recall that putting a premium on happiness has been with us for ages. It is an integral part of the political theory called utilitarianism, a political school of thought that emerged around 1786.Utilitarianism is a theory of morality and politics that prescribes actions that maximise happiness and the well-being of the people. Utilitarianism is consequentialist, which means it emphasizes ends over means, the end being happiness.
One of the well-known utilitarian theorists was Jeremy Bentham, who coined the phrase the greatest happiness to the greatest number .
The utilitarians introduced the notion of a felicific calculus because they believed happiness could be measured, which is why happiness continues to be measured to this very day.
Utilitarianism had its own fair share of critics who argued that happiness was a qualitative concept that could neither be measured nor quantified.
As a political theory, utilitarianism has its origins in the philosophy propounded by a Greek philosopher called Epicurus who believed that happiness was the ultimate human pursuit.For Epicurus, the elements of happiness included tranquility, freedom from fear ( ataraxia ) and freedom from pain ( aponia ). Given the State-sanctioned violence that continues to reign in our country and has caused massive pain and fear among the populace, Zimbabwe remains an unhappy nation even by the antiquated standards set out by Epicurus several centuries ago.
Recalling happiness — Mnangagwa's legacy
Mnangagwa will go down in history among those characters who squandered the goodwill initially accorded them by others. After the atrocious years under former President Robert Mugabe, under whom Zimbabweans knew nothing except unhappiness especially in his latter years, everyone thought nobody could be worse than the old dictator from Zvimba.
But it turns out the coup in November 2017 was also a putsch of whatever remnants of happiness were left after the tenuous years of Robert Mugabe.
The recent report of Zimbabweans being among the most unhappy people in the world come as no surprise. Indeed, unhappiness has engulfed every sector. The teachers are not happy. The doctors and nurses are not happy.The rest of the civil service, including our uniformed forces, are not happy. The war veterans are not happy. The ordinary citizens are not happy. The pensioners are not happy. The villagers in the countryside are not happy.Even informal traders are not happy.
And we are all unhappy that we are unhappy.
The only happy people are the few at the very apex of the Zanu PF echelons and their oligarchs who include one Kuda Tagwirei. Like the rest of us, the rank-and-file in Zanu PF is not happy, moreso after the results of this year's March by-elections were announced barely 60 days after the CCC was formed.
Even the renowned sellouts and turncoats are not happy. Only last week, Morgen Komichi was lamenting his salary as a Senator, telling anyone who cared to listen that they would cry if they saw his pay-slip. It was ironic that after leading a crusade to recall duly elected MPs and councillors, Komichi and his colleagues have had their own happiness recalled by their political masters.
Perhaps we expected too much from Mnangagwa when it comes to engendering happiness in the country. Dambudzo is a Shona word which refers to that which makes people suffer. It would be quite trite and naive to expect someone whose name literally means the cause of suffering to engender any form of happiness in the country. Literally and figuratively, Dambudzo and happiness will always be mutually exclusive.
Under ED's so-called New Dispensation, we have plunged far below the happiness datum line. This is evidenced by the fact that high blood pressure and stress-related ailments have overwhelmed our equally ailing health institutions.
It is not uncommon nowadays to find or meet up with someone engaging in a loud monologue as they ponder about this or that problem. On Sunday, we will join the rest of the world in commemorating Workers Day, with the few remaining workers still at work heavily stressed by their grossly inadequate salaries.
Indeed, our happiness level has sunk to plumbing depths under Mr Mnangagwa. No wonder we have officially become one of the saddest people on the planet!
Conclusion– Halting the Sadness
However, notwithstanding our now globally-acclaimed sadness, we are geared to halt our fast- increasing unhappiness. We in the CCC have done this before in our individual capacities during our stint in government.
For four years between 2009 and 2013, we gave Zimbabweans some happiness and a reason to hope again. 2023 is a crucial year and the citizens of this country are determined to be Happy Again , to borrow a lyrical verse from Winky D.
Chamisa is a Shona word which literally means that which stops something. Next year, he must—and he will–be able to halt this growing unhappiness on our land. The citizens of this country, including the rural people, are determined to support him in alleviating the national plight on the happiness front.
Our names are befitting when it comes to this mission. of spawning happiness in the country. After all, the CCC rural champion is a determined cadre whose first name is Happymore while Fadzai is our communications champion.
As we stand on the cusp of a watershed plebiscite, we are definitely on the brink of happiness if we continue to make the huge statement we made on 26 March 2022. We have to register big, vote big and win big. After all, these three little words; Citizens , Coalition and Change are running up in my nerves.
We can only be Happy Again next year.Just watch this space.
Luke Tamborinyoka, a citizen from Domboshava, is a journalist and an ardent political scientist by profession. He is a change champion in the Citizens Coalition for Change ( CCC ). You can interact with him on his facebook page or via his twitter handle @ luke_tambo.
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Net Zero Montpelier is about transforming our energy system to ensure our community has a secure, affordable, sustainable and reliable energy future. It's a bold, audacious, collaborative effort to have Montpelier lead the way as the nation's first state capital where all of our energy needs — electric, thermal, and transportation — are produced or offset by renewable energy sources.
Growing Our Local Economy – Investing in renewables and efficiency helps keep our dollars in our local community.
Reducing Wasted Energy – Efficiency improvements and practicing energy conservation reduces our energy needs and saves money.
Minimizing Pollution –Transitioning off of fossil fuels reduces the amount of carbon pollution we produce, minimizing our contribution to global warming.
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It is about Mutton Kawsha of the last century famously reputed 'kasha mangsho', one of the signature dish of Kolkata, first presented commercially by the New Punjabi Hotel popular as "Golbari" situated at Shyambazar five points established by late Ratan Arora around 1915-1920 still available the original dish there with some other specialties, a slow-cooked dark-brown dry mutton curry served with soft ghee-smeared chapattis, vinegar pickled onion rings and tamarind chutney.
In that era no other meat serving eatery was to be found nearby. Few sweetmeat shops and some other fry shops were the primary occupants. Hence golbari has always encountered large crowd count for its food right from the start.
In the beginning the shop served the usual chicken curry. One day the shop was overturning with hungry customers. The chicken was just getting cooked and dried only in oil 'kasha' then. Curry was far to be seen. The hungry customers matched their voices and yelled for whatever has been prepared by then and the meat was served that way giving birth to the ever-TO-BE-famous "Golbari'r kasha mangsho". It was priced at 60 paisa then which has now become 140 rupees.
The original outlet at Shyambazar five-point crossing. New Punjabi Hotel. a semi circular house named "Gol meaning round" " Bari meaning House" at 211, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata – 700004 now have brunches at Ripon Street and Kankurgachhi Kolkata. A meal for two at Golbari's would cost around Rs 400 (taxes extra) reputed for a special Bengali dish, a dark rich gravy with loads of oil around the plate and a few pieces of Mutton or goat meat.
Marinade mutton with tamarind juice, 2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 broken bay leaves, coriander powder, 1 teaspoon chili paste and 1 teaspoon salt for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a pan, take out 2 teaspoon oil and keep aside. Add the chopped onion in the hot oil and cook till golden brown. Add the garlic and ginger paste, turmeric powder, chili paste and a little water and cook. Add the mutton, fry until oil oozes out and steam for 20 to 30 minutes on low flame. Now check if the mutton is properly cooked or not let the curry to dry in the oil. Beat the curd with 2 teaspoon oil, add garam masala powder, salt and 1 teaspoon sugar in it, beat well, now add to the cooked mutton, cook for another 10 minutes. The famous Kolkata mutton koshwa will be ready by then. Serve hot curry with just made roti, paratha or phulko luchi.


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Tallaferro és una sèrie de còmic en català amb guió de Victor Mora i dibuixos de Jesús Blasco i Adrià Blasco. La sèrie s'inspira en les aventures dels almogàvers narrades per Ramon Muntaner a la seua crònica.

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Tallaferro es va publicar originalment, al diari Avui l'any 1987.
L'any 1996 es van editar un total quatre llibres, tots ells amb color, excepte el número quatre que combina el color amb el blanc i negre.

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 Jordi Riera Pujal. El cómic en catalán, de la postguerra a la transición
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 Pàgina de la col·lecció on es poden vorer les portades i s'amplia una mica la informació.
 Fitxa, Tallaferro, a la web de Catàleg de Còmic en Català

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Actinium Pharmaceuticals (ATNM) Gets a Buy Rating from H.C. Wainwright
13 Décembre 2021 - 12:26PM
H.C. Wainwright analyst Joseph Pantginis reiterated a Buy rating on Actinium Pharmaceuticals (ATNM – Research Report) today and set a price target of $45.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $6.85. According to TipRanks.com, Pantginis is currently ranked with 0 stars on a 0-5 stars ranking scale, with an average return of -6.1% and a 29.1% success rate. Pantginis covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Applied Genetic Technologies, Lineage Cell Therapeutics, and Iovance Biotherapeutics. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Actinium Pharmaceuticals with a $30.19 average price target, which is a 338.2% upside from current levels.
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you look like Froto Baggins for some reason. Espically when he is decending in Mordor and the volcano wind is rustling through his hair.
I just looked at all the freak show pictures and was laughing outloud in my door room! i forgot how freaking funny those were.
Hows it going this is Jamie and Brent. We really like your freak pictures, we would make great "freaks" come and take some pictures of us!! When are you coming to see us??? It is getting cold here it is going to snow soon. Hope to talk to you soon!
Sweet! will the photoshop fun ever end?!?
I like 18 the best. Looks like something made real from a Dr. Seuss book.
Ha Ha funny Stuff, Love the Photoshop madness!
i didn't like the ones of me... and i did not pose for them..


Foulksrath Castle was built by the de Frenes who were succeeded 15th century by the Purcells. It is protected by a large polygonal bawn except on the south side where there is a moat. The castle is at least five storeys high and there are good crenellations and roof weepers.
The bawn may be entered through a fine vaulted gatehouse and it has some very good defensive loops.
At the NE corner is a dovecot with a very fine corbelled roof. There are only two rows of roosts intact.
The castle is now a Youth Hostel.